The Steadiness of Efficiency, for some the robust level, for others a “obligatory evil” of endurance racing, is as soon as once more the subject on each fanatic’s lips. Not too long ago, the WEC committee launched the BoP on which groups will base their automobiles for the crown jewel of endurance racing: the 24 Hours of Le Mans. This text will analyze the parameters for the Hypercar autos.
Not like the primary WEC races, for Le Mans the lap instances from the three earlier race weekends are usually not used, however solely the homologation information and simulations ready by AVL.
The decision from the stability: many comparable automobiles, with two exceptions
The lightest will clearly be Aston Martin. The Valkyrie, debuting on the 24 Hours, will weigh 1030 kg dry. Then comes Cadillac at 1037 kg, whereas Alpine, BMW, and Peugeot will weigh 1039 kg. The 9X8 specifically loses 8 kg in comparison with final 12 months however “beneficial properties” 9 in comparison with Spa. Then come Porsche, Ferrari, and Toyota, all three lighter than on the Ardennes race by 14/15 kg. They are going to weigh respectively 1041, 1042, and 1053 kg, with the Japanese being the heaviest by a big margin, a relentless this season.
Energy above and under 250 km/h: the place the automobiles achieve
Under 250 km/h, essentially the most highly effective automobiles with 520 kW shall be Aston Martin and Toyota. These two will lose energy above this pace threshold, with the British having 516 kW out there in opposition to the Japanese’s 513 kW. At greater speeds, the Germans push more durable, with BMW at 520 kW and Porsche at 518, in opposition to the 510 and 511 kW they will use under 250 km/h respectively.
Ferrari has grown since final version, with the 499P releasing 515 kW, which can drop to “solely” 500, the bottom within the class, with Peugeot additionally having lowered energy under the edge at 507 kW. Lastly, Alpine, which desires to overlook the double Mecachrome engine failure in 2024, could have 517 kW out there under 250 km/h, which can grow to be 508 as soon as that pace is exceeded.
Power per stint: who will play extra with technique
Technique is essential to successful the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Ferrari followers know this properly, nonetheless thanking Nicklas Nielsen for the wonderful work executed within the final hour of the earlier version. As soon as once more, the Germans are smiling, with the M Hybrid having the most important “tank” at 919 MJ, in opposition to 917 for the 963.
The French are extra restricted: Peugeot as soon as once more has the bottom worth at 889 MJ, and Alpine doesn’t do higher with its 897 MJ. Ferrari will once more should handle its few 896 MJ. Extra comfy are Toyota with 914 MJ, Aston Martin with 910 MJ, and Cadillac with 905 MJ. Under you could find the abstract desk.
Observe on the BoP
In conclusion, it’s price remembering that within the WEC the Le Mans BoP won’t resolve the 24 Hours prematurely. To win it, the abilities of the drivers and their groups’ methods shall be basic. The inexperienced, or fairly tricolor, flag is getting nearer—Le Mans is lurking.
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